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Heightened public diplomacy efforts from China, Türkiye, and Russia are significantly influencing regional dynamics in the Western Balkans, Europe's "powder keg."

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In the post-truth era, public diplomacy counters online falsehoods and promotes compelling digital narratives for one's own truth.

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In retrospect, U.S. public diplomacy efforts in Pakistan have become a delicate balancing act, intricately tied to its strategic interests in the South Asian region, writes Dr. Bilal Zubair of National Defence University, Islamabad.

The prevailing narrative of PD as "winning hearts and minds" could use an update, its zero-sum game framework replaced with coexistence. 

The real story of America’s long-standing effort to promote diversity and tolerance at home serves both as a cautionary tale of struggle, and a source of inspiration. 

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The establishment of Indonesia's new mission in the Republic of Cameroon creates opportunities for public diplomacy not only in the country but also in the region.

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International Studies Association's 2023 Distinguished Scholar Awards for the two PD scholars are long overdue.

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Rayan Alyusufi of Bournemouth University explores Saudi public diplomacy evolution, offering context and guidance for further study on the subject.

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